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Rob Ford's widow accuses Doug Ford of mishandling her late husband's estate
TORONTO - Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is denying allegations that he mishandled the estate of his late brother Rob Ford, causing financial harm to the late mayor’s widow an...
Jun 4, 2018
Quebec releases report by interim chief critical of Montreal police
Montreal’s suspended police chief did not take the necessary steps to reassure the public about the integrity of the police department, says a report from the interim chief. Public Security Mini...
Jun 4, 2018
Tigers draft Auburn right-hander Casey Mize with No. 1 pick
SECAUCUS, N.J. - Casey Mize went from undrafted three years ago all the way to No. 1. The Detroit Tigers selected the Auburn right-hander with the first pick in the Major League Baseball draft Monday ...
Jun 4, 2018
NewsAlert: Trump calls off Eagles' White House visit over anthem dispute
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has called off the Philadelphia Eagles’ White House visit because of a dispute over standing for the U.S. national anthem. The Super Bowl champions were sched...
Jun 4, 2018
NHL referee and amateur golfer Garrett Rank qualifies for U.S. Open
The Stanley Cup final may be in full swing, but NHL referee Garrett Rank has his sights set on another major sporting event. The 30-year old amateur golfer from Elmira, Ont., earned a spot in the U.S ...
Jun 4, 2018
Red Deer Legion downsizing, staying put following building sale
The arduous process of selling their current home is nearly complete for the Red Deer Legion Branch 35. The sale of their building on Bremner Avenue has been in the works for over two years. Once the ...
Jun 4, 2018
Canadian, international athletes mobilize at anti-doping forum in Calgary
CALGARY - Beckie Scott opened the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Global Athletes Forum with the message that doping, and how it is handled, is the greatest threat to sport today. Athletes from 54 co...
Jun 4, 2018
United Conservative leader won't attend Edmonton Pride, holding separate event
EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney says he will not attend this year’s Edmonton Pride parade, but he will be nearby. Kenney says he will attend a United Conservative Party Pride p...
Jun 4, 2018
Hussen goes to Washington to discuss concerns over asylum seekers
OTTAWA - High-level meetings have wrapped up in Washington over the ongoing influx of illegal border crossers coming to Canada from the U.S. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen met with Homeland Securit...
Jun 4, 2018
Gutsy Walk raises almost $20,000 for Crohn's and colitis research
One in every 150 Canadians has one of two forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), according to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. This past weekend, the Gutsy Walk was held in many cities across the...
Jun 4, 2018